Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae or Limoniidae?
Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 20:05
#1
Hello!
Found last night at our house (Ostwestfalen/Germany), length about 15 mm. Is this a Tipulid or Limoniid? Thanks!
Larger picture:
http://www.foto-u...15mm_2.jpg
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-10-2007 20:16
#2
Tipulidae. Antennal segments less than 13, and no Sc1 present.
Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 21:10
#3
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Tipulidae. Antennal segments less than 13, and no Sc1 present.
Thanks, Jorge! You are able to count antennal segments on my photos?? :) I find it rather difficult...
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 31-10-2007 21:20
#4
I know the pixels are compressed here (high compression indeed). But the ruptures seems to represent one segment, that's why I count less 13 segments.
Next time, took photos in lateral view to head profile so we can see the maxillary palps. And a close-up of antennae, and a pic of one wing itself, if possible. :)
Posted by Juergen Peters on 31-10-2007 22:22
#5
Hello, Jorge!
jorgemotalmeida wrote:
Next time, took photos in lateral view to head profile so we can see the maxillary palps. And a close-up of antennae, and a pic of one wing itself, if possible. :)
Not so easy without climbing 2 m on a roof gutter... ;)